The Market Economy and Christian Ethics
The Market Economy and Christian Ethics

Author: Peter H. Sedgwick

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1999-10-07

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1139425145

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Peter Sedgwick explores the relation of a theology of justice to that of human identity in the context of the market economy, and engages with critics of capitalism and the market. He examines three aspects of the market economy: first, how does it shape personal identity, through consumption and the experience of paid employment in relation to the work ethic? Second, what impact does the global economy have on local cultures? Finally, as manufacturing changes out of all recognition through the impact of technology and global competition, what is the effect in terms of poverty? Drawing on the response of the Catholic Church, both in the United States and in papal encyclicals, to the market economy from 1985–1991, Sedgwick argues that its involvement deserves to be better known. Moreover, he recommends that the Churches remain part of the debate in reforming and humanizing the market economy.

Religious Ethics in the Market Economy
Religious Ethics in the Market Economy

Author: Karl G. Jechoutek

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-04-03

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 3319765205

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This book aims to go beyond merely confrontational or complementary treatments of the relationship between market participation and business ethics. Reviewing the attitudes towards the market embedded in religious ethics and scholars, it explores the symbiotic relationship between the economy, ethics and morals. Moving the discussion beyond a static and traditional economy envisaged by scripture, it explores the impact of an evolving and globalised economy based on the value systems of moral philosophy and religious ethics. The Author aims to expand the conventional view of business ethics, encouraging readers to interpret markets and morality as intertwined concepts, and use them to inform further research.

Environment, Economy, and Christian Ethics
Environment, Economy, and Christian Ethics

Author: Alistair Young

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1451479646

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Economist Alistair Young urges Christians to support strong governmental and intergovernmental action to improve existing global economic systems and provide adequate environmental protection. The book argues that environmental policy raises important ethical and theological issues around uncertainty, inequality the rights of traditional communities, and the obligation to respect nonhuman creation. While theologians have not always shown awareness of the likely economic consequences of their own proposals, a key aim of this book is to develop sound ethical foundations for environmental policy, while providing concrete perspective on economic realities.

Science and Christian Ethics
Science and Christian Ethics

Author: Paul Scherz

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-05-09

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1108579949

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There is a growing crisis in scientific research characterized by failures to reproduce experimental results, fraud, lack of innovation, and burn-out. In Science and Christian Ethics, Paul Scherz traces these problems to the drive by governments and business to make scientists into competitive entrepreneurs who use their research results to stimulate economic growth. The result is a competitive environment aimed at commodifying the world. In order to confront this problem of character, Scherz examines the alternative Aristotelian and Stoic models of reforming character, found in the works of Alasdair MacIntyre and Michel Foucault. Against many prominent virtue ethicists, he argues that what individual scientists need is a regime of spiritual exercises, such as those found in Stoicism as it was adopted by Christianity, in order to refocus on the good of truth in the face of institutional pressure. His book illuminates pressing issues in research ethics, moral education, and anthropology.

Tensions in Christian Ethics
Tensions in Christian Ethics

Author: Malcolm Brown

Publisher: SPCK

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 0281065616

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The book draws on the author's teaching of ethics at undergraduate and postgraduate level for the Cambridge Theological Federation since 2000. Its purpose is to introduce the reader to questions in Christian ethics through a careful examination of the fundamental meta-ethical questions posed by the 'state we're in', whether understood as a new phase of modernity or as postmodernity. Brown draws on sources and authors from a variety of Christian traditions, and from Britain, the U.S.A. and Europe. The book will be of use, not only to university departments and denominational and ecumenical teaching institutions but also as a more general exposition of the current state of ethical thinking in the Christian churches.

Economic Compulsion and Christian Ethics
Economic Compulsion and Christian Ethics

Author: Albino Barrera

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2005-09-08

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780521853415

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Barrera addresses adverse effects of market operations on individuals from the viewpoint of Christian ethics.

Themelios, Volume 45, Issue 2
Themelios, Volume 45, Issue 2

Author: D. A. Carson

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2022-05-16

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1666746568

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Themelios is an international, evangelical, peer-reviewed theological journal that expounds and defends the historic Christian faith. Themelios is published three times a year online at The Gospel Coalition (http://thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/) and in print by Wipf and Stock. Its primary audience is theological students and pastors, though scholars read it as well. Themelios began in 1975 and was operated by RTSF/UCCF in the UK, and it became a digital journal operated by The Gospel Coalition in 2008. The editorial team draws participants from across the globe as editors, essayists, and reviewers. General Editor: D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Managing Editor: Brian Tabb, Bethlehem College and Seminary Consulting Editor: Michael J. Ovey, Oak Hill Theological College Administrator: Andrew David Naselli, Bethlehem College and Seminary Book Review Editors: Jerry Hwang, Singapore Bible College; Alan Thompson, Sydney Missionary & Bible College; Nathan A. Finn, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Hans Madueme, Covenant College; Dane Ortlund, Crossway; Jason Sexton, Golden Gate Baptist Seminary Editorial Board: Gerald Bray, Beeson Divinity School Lee Gatiss, Wales Evangelical School of Theology Paul Helseth, University of Northwestern, St. Paul Paul House, Beeson Divinity School Ken Magnuson, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Jonathan Pennington, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary James Robson, Wycliffe Hall Mark D. Thompson, Moore Theological College Paul Williamson, Moore Theological College Stephen Witmer, Pepperell Christian Fellowship Robert Yarbrough, Covenant Seminary

The Market, Happiness and Solidarity
The Market, Happiness and Solidarity

Author: Johan J. Graafland

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-04-05

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1136998241

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This book contributes to the Christian debate about the market economy, clarifying the links between ethical values, Christian belief and economics considering themes of welfare (and happiness), justice and virtues.

Market, Ethics and Religion
Market, Ethics and Religion

Author: Niels Kærgård

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-01-18

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 3031084624

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This book deals with the basic question of what money can and cannot buy and offers an analysis of the limitations of the market mechanism. Few concepts are as controversial as religion and the market mechanism. Some consider religion to be in conflict with a modern rational scientific view of life, and thus as a contributory cause of harsh conflicts and a barrier to human happiness. Others consider religious beliefs as the foundation for ethics and decent behaviour. Similar, a number of neoliberal writers acclaimed the market mechanism as one of the greatest triumphs of the human mind, and saw it as the main reason why rich countries became rich. Others are extremely skeptical and stress how this mechanism has result in big multinational firms with powerfully rich owners and masses of poor low-paid workers. Researchers from various fields - economists, social scientists, theologians and philosophers - handle these questions very differently, applying different methods and different ideals. This book offers a synthesis of the different viewpoints. It deals with economists’, theologians’ and philosophers’ differing thoughts about the market and its limitations.